Rain delays Baxter-Eastern Parkway reopening

Louisville Water Co. officials say they expect the intersection at Baxter Avenue and Eastern Parkway to remain closed through Wednesday because of rain.

Crews have already installed a new pipe needed after a water main break flooded the intersection and Tyler Park on Thursday afternoon but are waiting to pave the road after the rain clears, Louisville Water Co. spokeswoman Kelley Dearing Smith said.

The National Weather Service reports a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms could continue Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

"We're just at the mercy of the weather right now," Smith said.

She added that motorists should also avoid Castlewood Avenue, which is difficult to access with the intersection closed.

The intersection collapsed about 12:30 Thursday after millions of gallons of water gushed from a broken pipe.

Soon after, the water company issued a boil-water advisory for the Highlands, which was lifted Friday afternoon. Workers began installing a new section of a 48-inch main that night and were ready to pave by Sunday evening.

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